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Carter School

270 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 26 students in grades 7-12, Carter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Carter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Carter School's student population of 26 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of Carter School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
(18-19)
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
50%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carter School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Carter School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carter School?
The graduation rate of Carter School is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Carter School?
26 students attend Carter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Carter School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Carter School offer ?
Carter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter School part of?
Carter School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Carter School located?
Carter School is located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Dorchester, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Roxbury.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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